RCA 29292 User Manual
Caller ID BedroomPhone™
with Dual-Wake Alarms
User's Guide
29292
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15
and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your
telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of
these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as
determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you
are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company
shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not
practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service
immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such
temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to
bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures
where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If
these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must
give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna
is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
“How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
2
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION .... 2
NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ............ 2
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EARING AID COMPATIBILITY ........... 2
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 4
ARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 4
P
ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 4
M
DESKTOP INSTALLATION ......................... 5
OWERING UP ..................................... 6
P
O WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP ........ 6
“N
SETUP ................................................ 8
ETTING THE TIME AND DATE ............. 8
S
ETTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST ........ 9
S
SETTING YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE ...... 9
ETTING THE LANGUAGE .................. 10
S
ETTING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT ...... 10
S
ALARM BASICS .................................. 11
ETTING THE ALARM TIME ............... 11
S
LARM SELECT .............................. 11
A
TURNING OFF THE ALARMS .............. 11
SING THE SNOOZE TIMER ............... 12
U
DJUSTING THE SNOOZE TIMER ........ 12
A
TELEPHONE BASICS ............................. 13
ETTING THE RINGER VOLUME .......... 13
S
ETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME ....... 13
S
TONE/PULSE DIALING ...................... 13
EMPORARY TONE .......................... 14
T
LASH ........................................... 14
F
REDIAL .......................................... 14
ALLER ID FEATURES.......................... 15
C
UMMARY SCREEN ......................... 15
S
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 16
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
R
EVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 16
ELETING CALL RECORDS ................ 17
D
IALING BACK ................................ 17
D
IF YOU PROGRAMMED YOUR LOCAL
CODE IN THE SETUP MENU .. 17
AREA
F YOU DID NOT PROGRAM YOUR
I
LOCAL AREA CODE IN THE
SETUP
ESSAGE INDICATORS ......................... 20
M
MENU ........................... 19
MEMORY........................................... 21
TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ... 21
S
HANGING A STORED NUMBER ...... 22
C
ERASING A STORED NUMBER ........ 22
IALING A QUICK DIAL NUMBER .... 22
D
IALING STORED NUMBERS .......... 23
D
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE .............................. 23
HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 24
C
ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...................... 25
T
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 27
ERVICE ............................................ 27
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NDEX ............................................... 28
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LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 30
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the following items:
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Handset
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your
local phone company to find out how to get one
installed.
SNOOZE
review
Base
alarm off
vip/dial
delete
AC power supply
alarm
1
2
set
Line cord
Handset cord
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
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1
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5
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1. Plug the handset cord into the handset. Plug the other end into the jack on the back of the
base.
2. Place the handset in the base.
3. Set the TONE/PULSE switch on the side of the handset to TONE for touch-tone service, or
PULSE for rotary service. If you don't know which type of service you have, check with the
phone company.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the base. Plug the
other end into a modular wall jack.
5. Plug the power supply cord into the back of the base. Plug the other end into an AC outlet.
6. Set the RINGER and DISPLAY switches on the side of the base to the desired settings.
7. Set the VOL switch on the side of the handset to the desired setting.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA 5-2498 power supply that came with this
unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
5
POWERING UP
“NO WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP
This clock phone is equipped with a memory holding
system that can be powered with a customer-installed
9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
When power is interrupted, or AC line cord is
unplugged, the battery will power the clock to keep track
of time and alarm settings programmed into memory.
When on battery power, the digital display will not light;
however, should wake time occur during the power
interruption, the alarm will sound if remaining battery
power is adequate. Normal operation will resume after
AC power is restored.
Install battery as follows:
1. Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of
the base.
2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
The large and small contacts on the battery clip and
the battery will interlock. Once connected, place the
battery inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Battery
Battery compartment
Battery clip
+
-
+
-
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NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) batteries are
recommended. Carbon-zinc (NEDA 1604) batteries may
be used but memory holding time will be substantially
reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery
is approximately 8 hours (if Wake System is not activated),
which should take care of short, nuisance-type AC power
failures. To preserve battery life, the phone should
remain plugged into an AC outlet. As the battery gets
older, its voltage will drop and memory may be lost. Be
sure to replace the battery periodically. Battery is not
included with this clock phone.
All memory will be lost if the battery is not installed while
the unit is unplugged for more than 60 seconds
IMPORTANT: If storing this unit for more than 30 days,
remove the battery.
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SETUP
alarm
set
2
1
alarm off
delete
vip/dial
SNOOZE
review
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
NOTE: The telephone company sends the time and date
with the Caller ID information. The unit automatically sets
the time and date when the first call is received (if it has not
already been set).
TIME
1. Press and release the SET button until
TIME
is displayed.
2. Use the REVIEW buttons to adjust the time. The hours
automatically change when the minutes go higher
than 59 or lower than 00.
3. When finished, press SET to confirm. Now you’re
ready to enter the month.
MONTH
1. Use the REVIEW buttons to set the month.
2. When finished, press SET to confirm. Now you’re
ready to change the day.
DAY
1. Use the REVIEW buttons to set the day.
2. When finished, press SET to confirm.
SET REAL
SET button REVIEW buttons
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SETTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
This setting allows you to adjust the display contrast for
easier viewing.
1. Press and release the SET button until
CONTRAST
is displayed.
2. Use the REVIEW buttons to select the desired setting
(1-5).
3. When finished, press SET to confirm.
SET
SETTING YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE
1. Press and release the SET button until
CODE
is displayed.
2. Use the REVIEW buttons to select the first digit.
3. Once the first digit is set, press SET.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until all the digits of the area code
are set.
When finished, press SET to confirm.
SET AREA
alarm
1
2
SNOOZE
set
review
alarm off
vip/dial
delete
SET button REVIEW buttons
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
alarm
set
2
1
alarm off
delete
vip/dial
SNOOZE
review
This adjustment changes the prompts to be displayed in
English, French, or Spanish.
1. Press and hold the SET button until
SET LANGUAGE
is displayed.
2. Use the REVIEW buttons to select the desired
language.
3. When finished, press SET to confirm.
SETTING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
Set the DISPLAY switch on the side of the base to adjust
the backlighting when the unit is plugged into an AC
outlet. It can be set to LO or HI.
SET button REVIEW buttons
ringer off lo hi
display lo hi
DISPLAY switch
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ALARM BASICS
SETTING THE ALARM TIME
1. Press the SET button.
2. Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2.
3. Use the REVIEW buttons to set the wake time.
4. Press SET to confirm.
ALARM 1
button
ALARM 2
button
ALARM
OFF button
ALARM SELECT
1. Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button to review the
setting.
2. Press and release the desired ALARM button to
choose music, buzzer, or off.
TURNING OFF THE ALARMS
To turn off an alarm after it has come on, press the
ALARM OFF button. The alarm setting will remain and
come on the next day.
alarm
1
2
set
SET button
SNOOZE
review
alarm off
vip/dial
delete
REVIEW buttons
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USING THE SNOOZE TIMER
After the wake mode has activated, you can silence it for
another 9 minutes by pressing the SNOOZE button.
You can use the SNOOZE feature repeatedly. The alarm
will remain on for 30 minutes if SNOOZE is not pressed.
ADJUSTING THE SNOOZE TIMER
1. To set the snooze timer to the desired setting, press
SET and then SNOOZE .
2. Use the REVIEW buttons to set the snooze time.
3. When finished, press SET to confirm.
SNOOZE button
alarm
1
2
SNOOZE
set
review
alarm off
vip/dial
delete
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SET button
REVIEW buttons
TELEPHONE BASICS
SETTING THE RINGER VOLUME
The RINGER switch is located on the side of the base.
Set it to the HI, LO, or OFF.
Remember that the RINGER switch must be set to HI or LO
or the phone will not ring for incoming calls.
SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME
Use the VOL switch on the side of the handset to adjust
the handset volume.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
Set the TONE/PULSE switch on the side of the handset
to TONE if you have touch-tone service or PULSE for
rotary service.
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0
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redial storememory
flash
ringer off lo hi
display lo hi
RINGER switch
VOLUME
switch
TONE/PULSE
switch
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TEMPORARY TONE
redial storememory
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tuv
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rs
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jkl5mno
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ghi
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flash
Use the temporary tone feature if you have pulse
(rotary) service, and want to access custom calling
services that require touch-tone dialing, such as getting
information from a local bank or credit card company.
1. Dial the number for the custom calling service.
2. Press the TONE button after you have connected to
the service to enable touch-tone dialing.
3. When you hang up, the phone automatically returns
to pulse dialing mode.
FLASH
Press the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch
to activate customer calling services such as call waiting
or call transfer, which are provided by your local phone
company.
REDIAL
Redial the last number you called by pressing the
REDIAL button after you get a dial tone.
NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the last
phone number you dialed (as many as 32 digits). If
you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone
number, (for example, when accessing a voice-menu
system) those numbers also are redialed.
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TONE
button
REDIAL button
FLASH button
CALLER ID FEATURES
The unit receives and displays information transmitted
by your local phone company. This information can
include the phone number, date, and time; or the name,
phone number, date, and time. The unit can store up to
99 calls for later review.
VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this
product requires a subscription to Caller ID service
from your telephone company.
SUMMARY SCREEN
The summary screen shows the current time, current
date and number of new calls to be reviewed. It is
displayed until any button is pressed. Within 10 seconds
of receiving a new call, the summary screen is displayed
and the
NEW CALL
NOTE: Check with your local phone company
regarding name service availability.
indicator comes on.
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RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
alarm
set
2
1
alarm off
delete
vip/dial
SNOOZE
review
This unit receives and displays information transmitted
by your local phone company. This information can
include the phone number, date, and time; or the name,
phone number, date, and time. The unit can store up to
99 calls for later review. When the memory is full, a new
call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory.
NEW
will appear in the display for calls received that
have not been reviewed.
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS
• Use the REVIEW buttons to view the newest call
record.
• Press the REVIEW down arrow to scroll through the
call records from the most recent to the oldest.
• Press the REVIEW up arrow to scroll through the call
records from the oldest to the newest.
• When all of the records have been viewed,
END
appears in the display.
START/
REVIEW buttons
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DELETING CALL RECORDS
• To delete the record shown in the display, press the
DELETE button once.
• To delete all records while reviewing, press and hold
the DELETE button.
DELETE ALL?
appears in the
display. Press DELETE again to complete.
DIALING BACK
When reviewing Caller ID records, you can dialback the
numbers shown on the display by pressing the DIAL
button.
IF YOU PROGRAMMED YOUR LOCAL AREA
CODE IN THE SETUP MENU
1. Use the REVIEW buttons to display the number you
want to dial.
• If you see a number with 7 digits (i.e. 555-1234), then
the call was received from within your area code.
However, this does not guarantee the call is a local
call.
• If you see a number with 11 digits (i.e. 1-234-555-1234),
then the call received was not from your area code.
REVIEW
buttons
alarm
1
2
SNOOZE
set
review
DELETE
button
alarm off
vip/dial
delete
DIAL
button
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2. Press the DIAL button and the display shows
alarm
set
2
1
alarm off
delete
vip/dial
SNOOZE
review
or ADJ
. You have 10 seconds to adjust the number
PICKUP
and pickup the handset to dial, otherwise the unit
returns to the currently reviewed call.
3. To adjust the phone number, press the DIAL button.
Press the DIAL button repeatedly to scroll through the
7, 8,10, and 11-digit numbers.
7-digits:
7-digit telephone number
(i.e. 555-5555)
8-digits:
long distance 1+ 7-digit telephone number
(i.e. 1-555-5555)
10-digits:
3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e.
425-555-5555)
11-digits:
long distance code 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digit
telephone number
(i.e. 1-425-555-5555)
4. To dial the displayed number, pick up the handset
within 10 seconds.
NOW DIALING
shows in the
display and the number is dialed.
DIAL
button
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